Free
Make your first zine
Build real projects and experience Kumizine before paying.
$0
Free forever
- Create and save projects
- Explore binding and production options
- Configure, sequence and preview your zine
- One basic template download free
Create first. Choose later.
Start creating for free.
Build your zine, explore Kumizine and preview the finished result before you pay. Your first basic template download is on us.
Start building freeNo credit card required · No ticking trial clock · Upgrade when you’re ready to download
Make one → Make more → Do more
One creation experience.3production options.
Explore every capability while creating. Your plan only matters when you are ready to produce.
Save 25%
Studio
Keep creating
For creators regularly producing zines.
$216/year
Equivalent to $18/month
- Everything you can create in Kumizine
- Ongoing eligible template downloads
- Studio production options
- Assembly guidance
- Affinity Publisher & InDesign templates
Pro
Go further
For advanced publishing and production workflows.
$441/year
Equivalent to $36.75/month
- Everything in Studio
- Pro-level template downloads
- Advanced binding and output configurations
- Advanced production controls
- Professional publishing workflows
Explore everything. Choose only when you’re ready.
We’ll show you the minimum plan required by the project you actually created.
How pricing works
Create first. Choose later.
No feature matrix to study before you begin.
Create
Build your zine and explore the tools you need.
Preview
See exactly what Kumizine has created before spending anything.
Download
Use your free basic download, or see the minimum plan your project needs.
A fair recommendation
We’ll only recommend what you need.
You don’t need to understand the plans before starting. Kumizine reads the production needs of your finished project and recommends the lowest eligible tier.
- If Studio can produce it, we recommend Studio.
- Pro is recommended only for Pro production capabilities.
Example recommendation
Your zine is ready to produce
Its binding and output settings are covered by Studio.
No reason to pay for Pro for this project.
Production comparison
What changes when you download
Creation and preview are shared. The commercial boundary is the output.
| Capability | Free | Studio | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create, save and preview | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Basic template download | 1 free | Included | Included |
| Studio production outputs | Preview / create | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pro production outputs | Preview / create | Preview / create | ✓ |
| Ongoing downloads | Not included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced production controls | Preview / create | Depending on output | ✓ |
What am I paying for?
Production, not experimentation.
Kumizine doesn’t charge you just to explore an idea. Build, configure and preview the project first. A paid plan is required only when that project needs paid production or download capability.
“I can make the zine first, see that it works, and then decide whether producing it is worth paying for.”
Questions
Pricing FAQ
Can I really build a complete project before paying?＋
Yes. You can create, configure, save and preview the full project. Payment only enters the journey when you request a production download.
What counts as my free basic download?＋
Your first eligible basic template download is free and includes its assembly instructions. Kumizine confirms eligibility when you download.
How does Kumizine choose the minimum plan?＋
Your project’s binding, sequencing and production requirements determine the lowest plan capable of producing it. We never recommend Pro when Studio is sufficient.
Can I cancel whenever I want?＋
Yes. Studio and Pro are recurring subscriptions that can be cancelled at any time.
Your first zine starts free.
Create the project. Preview the result. Choose a plan only when you’re ready to take it out of Kumizine.
Start building free